2 juveniles detained after fire destroys trailer

Two 16-year-old juveniles were detained after allegedly burning down a trailer in the Wal-Mart parking lot with fireworks Thursday.

The two juveniles were detained by the Kirksville Police Department after the duo lit fireworks off inside a tractor trailer owned by Community Opportunities. The trailer, which had been located in the southwest area of the Wal-Mart parking lot, was full of paper recyclable items.

The trailer was fully involved in fire when the Kirksville Fire Department responded to the scene, at about 4 a.m. Thursday. According to KFD, the trailer is a total loss and was valued at about $12,000.

The two juveniles were taken into the custody at Bruce Normile Juvenile Detention Center in Kirksville. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.